
This guide explains business financing options available to small business owners and solo contractors in Clark County, Nevada. It highlights local credit unions, CDFIs, SBA-connected lenders, and ITIN-friendly institutions that actually serve the Las Vegas metro area. Whether you are just starting out or looking to grow, understanding who to work with locally is the most important first step. Origen Capital is a directory — not a lender — and this guide is here to help you make informed, pressure-free decisions.
Every institution below comes from public federal data — the CDFI Fund certified list (Jan 2026), NCUA credit union data (Mar 2026), and the SBA microloan intermediary list — plus a short national tier we verified by hand. No listing is paid.
Nonprofit small-business lender. Accepts ITIN in place of SSN. Serves most states, in English and Spanish.
Microloans for women entrepreneurs. Requires photo ID and proof of address — no SSN requirement. Branches in major metro areas.
Zero-interest lending circles and credit building. SSN or ITIN accepted. Works through nonprofit partners across the country.
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